Can You Park on a Solid Yellow Line?
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Parking is not allowed on a solid yellow line. Below is an introduction to the knowledge about solid yellow lines: 1. Introduction: Yellow no-parking markings are usually painted on the front and top surfaces of road edge stones. For roads without edge stones, they can be painted on the road surface, 30 centimeters from the edge of the road. 2. Relevant regulations: The traffic police department states that illegal parking at locations with no-parking signs is classified as 'illegal parking in violation of prohibitory sign instructions'; illegal parking at locations with solid yellow lines or prolonged illegal parking at locations with dashed yellow lines is classified as 'illegal parking in violation of prohibitory marking instructions.'
When I first started driving, I often wondered about this issue. There are two types of solid yellow lines: those on the roadside and those in the middle of the road. The double solid yellow lines in the middle of the road absolutely prohibit stopping, and even in emergencies, you must pull over and leave as soon as possible. The solid yellow lines on the roadside are mostly no-parking signs, especially in busy urban areas, where stopping for even a few minutes might get you a ticket. Last week, when I was dropping a friend off at the hospital, I saw a car parked by the yellow line being towed immediately, and the owner was hopping mad. In some places, if the yellow line is accompanied by short dashed lines, temporary parking might be allowed, but you need to check the traffic signs to confirm. Remember, yellow lines are warning lines; for parking, always prefer white lines or parking lots to avoid unnecessary fines and delays.
